ELI5 Deja Vu - ever remember you forgot something but can't remember what?

ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast

What is deja vu? Why does it occur? Explain the weird sensation when you remember that you forgot something, but can't remember what it is that you forgot? What is presque vu? How about jamais vu - often described as the opposite of deja vu?

... We explain like i'm five!

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